[Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna separation question

2010-06-01 Thread burkleoj
I would look for some of the 12" VHF pass cans. You want the true pass cavities that have two connectors. Motorola, GE, DB Products and possibly others made them. They show up surplus every so often and for a 600 KHz close spaced 2 Meter repeater they really shine. >From past experience with a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TK-630/730/830 Control Head Wanted

2010-06-01 Thread kevin valentino
What condition and how much? Kevin --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Jon wrote: From: Jon Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TK-630/730/830 Control Head Wanted To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 6:45 PM   I've got a standard head I can let go fairly cheap. On Tue, Jun 1,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron switching supply for Battery Charger??

2010-06-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jim, You're welcome! By definition, a "float voltage" cannot cook a battery, since it is the voltage that the battery manufacturer specifies for indefinite connection. This is what gel-cells used in alarm systems and emergency lights are charged to, and they are floated continuously, 24/7/365.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Heavy Duty Antenna question....

2010-06-01 Thread Chuck Kelsey
And just to follow up on my suggestion, Comprod's site says that they offer a line that will survive 200 MPH, heavy snow/ice. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Eric Lemmon" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 10:01 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Heavy Duty Antenna questio

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Heavy Duty Antenna question....

2010-06-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Doug, If your antenna is going to be subject to 100+ mph winds, it should be braced at the top, and possibly in the middle as well. Moreover, there's no way that any antenna that is supported only at the bottom will survive extended exposure to high winds and ice buildup. The answer may be to si

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Chassis Question

2010-06-01 Thread La Rue Communications
Mike - Thanks for that snippet. Thats the reference I was referring to when I determined it was non frequency dependent. With the absence of further responses from the group, I will consider my answer confirmed. Thank you all for your time! *This unit came out of service from a UHF repeater.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TK-630/730/830 Control Head Wanted

2010-06-01 Thread Jon
I've got a standard head I can let go fairly cheap. On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 5:09 PM, kevin wrote: > > > Have a TK-830. Need head to make unit Dashmount. A 630/730 head will also > work. Would prefer the KCH-4 but the lesser non alpha will do in a pinch. > Thanks > Kevin > > >

[Repeater-Builder] TK-630/730/830 Control Head Wanted

2010-06-01 Thread kevin
Have a TK-830. Need head to make unit Dashmount. A 630/730 head will also work. Would prefer the KCH-4 but the lesser non alpha will do in a pinch. Thanks Kevin

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Heavy Duty Antenna question....

2010-06-01 Thread Mike Morris
Same answer Mike At 11:36 AM 06/01/10, you wrote: You still have those photos? I wouldn’t mind looking into building my own… kc7rjk Ross -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Monday, May 3

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Heavy Duty Antenna question....

2010-06-01 Thread Mike Morris
We closed my dad's photo studio in 1981, so it would have been before that. I have nothing that old in my personal photo collection - I had to off load a LOT of stuff when I lost my house in the mortgage crash (imagine compressing a 3 bedroom house into a mobile home. Something has to give).

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Chassis Question

2010-06-01 Thread Mike Morris
At 11:01 AM 06/01/10, you wrote: Gentlemen - (And Ladies) I have a Micor Unified Chassis here model TCN1187A. Am I right in confirming that this Chassis is not frequency dependent? There are no channel elements in this unit so I cannot confirm what frequency is would work for. Can anyone she

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Chassis Question

2010-06-01 Thread Mark
The receiver and transmitter boards would indicate what frequency range it was on. If you post those numbers, it can be determined from there. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Gentlemen - (And Ladies) I have a Micor Unified C

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna separation question

2010-06-01 Thread Ross Johnson
That's exactly what I'm doing. VHF GE mastrII at 100 watts goes through 2 8" Sinclair pass cavities set at .5db gives 80 watts to the antenna. 4 bay exposed dipole at 75' The receiver and preamp goes through only one 8" Wacom also set at .5db then up to the collinear receive antenna at 100' Very ve

[Repeater-Builder] Chassis Question

2010-06-01 Thread La Rue Communications
Gentlemen - (And Ladies) I have a Micor Unified Chassis here model TCN1187A. Am I right in confirming that this Chassis is not frequency dependent? There are no channel elements in this unit so I cannot confirm what frequency is would work for. Can anyone shed some detailed light on this unit f

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Heavy Duty Antenna question....

2010-06-01 Thread Ross Johnson
You still have those photos? I wouldn't mind looking into building my own. kc7rjk Ross -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 7:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Su

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna separation question

2010-06-01 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Certainly it will work as it is done all the time. Isolation is isolation - if you have enough, it doesn't matter how you got it. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "kc0mlt" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna separation question > Ok

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna separation question

2010-06-01 Thread kc0mlt
Ok just kicking this idea around the other day and the question came up about antenna separation. I know the basic 2 meter antenna separation is 50ft. (I am thinking 60ft to be safe) But is it possible to get them closer if I place some cavities on either the receive or transmit sides. Sounds du

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics versus Commercial (Kenwood) Repeater Selection

2010-06-01 Thread Paul Dumdie
I would highly recommend the Kenwood TKR-850 there are many systems that use these fine built repeaters. I would use the 25 watt power setting and buy a out board PA have a look at the Crescend Technologies web page and they have a Ham Radio discount program. http://www.crescendtech.com/product

[Repeater-Builder] Re : Astron Power Supplies

2010-06-01 Thread Gordon Cooper
Hi Jim, I have following this conversation thread over the past few days and note your comments about overcharging. I have been through this situation and settled on a solar panel charge controller. The unit I am using uses a MOSFET to do the switching and a hefty Schotty diode to isol